Over 50 Boko Haram Terrorists Ambushed, Killed By Nigerian Soldiers On Their Way To Raid Communities

Troops conducting anti-terrorists campaign in North-Eastern Nigeria have successfully averted attempted massive raid on villages in Borno and Adamawa States during the weekend, Chris Olukolade, defense information director has said.

“The terrorists who were on their way to attack selected communities were ambushed by troops along Biita, Borno state on receiving intelligence report of the terrorists’ intention. Olukolade maintained that the attack was launched on the terrorists as they filed out of the forest to embark on their mission at about 10pm on Saturday.

In a statement issued Monday, the Defence Director noted that over 50 terrorists died in the fierce encounter that ensued, while 30 rifles, 36 Hand Grenades, 7 Machine guns and 11 Rocket Propelled grenade tubes captured by troops.

“Also recovered from the terrorists were over 3,500 rounds of ammunition, 6 smoke grenade canisters and locally fabricated guns as well as 4 vehicles used by the terrorists in the foiled attack.”

The four soldiers who were wounded in the operation are currently receiving medical treatment in the military medical facility, the statement concluded.